Degeneration of the retina is not the main cause of blindness in old people
0 Arguments
0 Citations
0 Consequences
0 Mentions
Arguments
No arguments found
Opposing Arguments
Argument #0b18eb8f 1 0 2
If it is true that...
Melatonin, tryptophan, fish oils, St. John's wort, and omega -3 oils increase the risk of retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2and
Serotonin uptake inhibiting antidepressants are suspected to cause retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people 1 0 2Citations
No citations found
Consequences
No arguments found
Mentions
No mentions found
Related Propositions
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people 1 0 2Bright light isn't harmful to the retina if the retina isn't sensitized 1 0 2Serotonin uptake inhibiting antidepressants are suspected to cause retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2Substances that sensitize the retina to light-damage can increase the incidence of new or metastatic cancers 1 0 1The retina responds to ordinary light 1 0 2The retina becomes easier to injure by light in old age for some of the same reasons that the infant's retina is susceptible 1 0 2Creating a "deficiency" of DHA prevents retinal damage from light 1 0 2Aspirin is generally protective to the retina 1 0 1Copper and magnesium deficiencies predispose to retinal damage 1 0 1